Spain tightens entry checks for Ceuta despite valid Schengen visas

Spanish authorities have introduced stricter entry checks at the border crossing into Ceuta, creating difficulties for Moroccan travellers who hold valid Schengen visas but cannot provide additional evidence required by border officials. The measures, reportedly enforced more rigorously since Saturday, have resulted in dozens of travellers......

Morocco’s trade deficit widens to 352 billion dirhams in 2025

Morocco’s merchandise trade deficit expanded significantly in 2025, reaching approximately 352 billion dirhams ($37.5 billion), equivalent to around 21% of gross domestic product, according to figures cited in a recent report by the French Treasury Directorate published on September 10. The deficit increased by 15.5% compared with 2024,......

Morocco rises to fourth among Uganda’s leading coffee export markets

Morocco strengthened its position in Uganda’s coffee trade in July 2026, becoming the East African country’s fourth-largest destination for coffee exports. Uganda shipped 50,222 bags to the Moroccan market during the month, with each bag weighing 60 kilograms, bringing the total volume to approximately 3,013 tonnes. Morocco accounted......

Moroccan presence in UAE football expands from clubs to the national team

The growing presence of Moroccan footballers in the United Arab Emirates is no longer limited to individual professional careers at club level. The connection between Moroccan talent and Emirati football has increasingly extended to the UAE national team, with several players of Moroccan origin now eligible to represent the country after acquiring......

Morocco-Spain trade ties make a broad economic confrontation increasingly difficult

Political tensions between Morocco and Spain have once again fueled debate over the possibility of using economic measures as a means of exerting pressure. Calls for boycotts of Moroccan products have also appeared on social media, reflecting growing political sensitivity surrounding trade relations between the two neighboring countries. Yet......

Tennis: Morocco Claims Three African Titles in U14 Category

Moroccan tennis delivered an outstanding performance at the U14 African Championships. Held from September 7 to 12 at the Royal Tennis Club of Mohammedia, the competition saw young Moroccan representatives secure three of the four continental titles up for grabs, both in singles and doubles. A Bounty of Titles for Young Moroccans Morocco dominated......

Crisis in Ceuta: Spain Accelerates Returns to Morocco

Following the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta on July 30 and 31, Spanish authorities are intensifying operations aimed at reducing pressure on the enclave. Over 5,300 people have already returned to Morocco, while several hundred migrants have been transferred from the streets to reception facilities. Despite these measures, the situation......

Morocco-Turkey: Turkish exports exceed 2.4 billion dollars in seven months

Trade between Morocco and Turkey continues to progress in 2026. In the first seven months of the year, Turkish exports to the Kingdom surpassed 2.4 billion dollars, confirming the significance of the Moroccan market in Ankara's commercial strategy in Africa. Morocco, an increasingly important market for Turkey From January to July 2026, Turkey......

Brahim Diaz forgoes rest and returns to training with Real Madrid

After playing 80 minutes against Inter Milan, Brahim Diaz could have taken a day to recover. However, the Moroccan international voluntarily chose to return to Real Madrid's training center, a decision that illustrates his desire to gain more ground in a highly competitive squad. Brahim Diaz prioritizes work over recovery Brahim Diaz continues......

Ezzalzouli ruled out with the Atlas Lions for the upcoming international break

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli will not be joining the Atlas Lions during the upcoming international break. The Moroccan forward has requested permission to skip the national team gathering in order to continue his recovery and regain his full physical capabilities. The player communicated his decision to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF)......

Social media use reaches 86% of Morocco’s population in 2026

Social media use has continued to expand across Morocco, with 86% of the population using social networking platforms in 2026, according to the seventh edition of the Social Media Barometer conducted by market research group Sunergia. The figure represents a five-percentage-point increase compared with 2025, when social media usage stood......

Casablanca Strengthens Its Security Measures Against Crime and Fugitives

A large-scale security operation has been underway since the beginning of the week in several areas of Casablanca. Supervised by the director of the judicial police, Mohamed Dkhissi, this campaign specifically targets individuals with outstanding warrants as well as areas facing various forms of delinquency. The economic capital is experiencing......

Chinese locomotives enter service in Morocco ahead of 2030 World Cup preparations

Morocco has begun putting a new batch of Chinese-built diesel locomotives into service as part of efforts to modernise its railway fleet and strengthen the country's transport infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The first five locomotives manufactured by Chinese company CRRC Ziyang were officially commissioned on September......

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